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City approves $90,500 contract with RDG for housing-needs analysis; councilmember seeks short-term rental review

5670781 · August 19, 2025
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Summary

The Champaign City Council approved a professional-services contract with RDG Planning and Design to conduct a housing-needs analysis and strategy for up to $90,500. Councilmember Shannon asked that short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb be included in the consultant’s scope.

The Champaign City Council on Aug. 19 approved a contract with RDG Planning and Design for a housing-needs analysis and strategy in an amount not to exceed $90,500.

The contract, identified as Council Bill 2025-148 in the meeting, passed on a 9–0 roll call after brief technical questions. RDG will prepare the housing…

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